The names of some famous persons by the name Denton (or its variants) are:

Andrew Christopher Denton , born on 4 May, a famous television personality. Andrew Christopher Denton 's background: Born in 1960, he is an Australian comedian and television presenter. A former radio host, he is well known for his comedy and interviewing technique. He has received several awards for his work, including the Most Popular Comedy Personality award in 1996 for his role in Denton and the Gold Logie Award for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television in 2008 and 2009 for his role in Enough Rope.

Arnold Christopher 'Kit' Denton , born on 5 May, a famous writer. Arnold Christopher 'Kit' Denton 's background: Born in 1928, he was a British-born Australian writer, broadcaster and soldier. The father of comedian and television presenter Andrew Denton, he is best known for his novel The Breaker (1973). In 2006, Andrew Denton set up the Kit Denton Fellowship, a new A$25,000 writing scholarship in his father's name.

James Thomas Denton, Jr, born on 20 January, a famous actor. James Thomas Denton, Jr's background: Born in 1963 in Tennessee, he is an American film and television actor best known for playing the role of Mike Delfino in the popular television series Desperate Housewives. He has been acting since 1994.